Director of Project Management

Director of Project Management – Clean Energy

Full-time | Stamford, CT

About the Opportunity

A national clean energy leader is seeking a Director of Project Management to oversee the delivery of solar and energy optimization projects across a fast-growing portfolio. The company develops, owns, and operates distributed renewable energy assets nationwide and is backed by strong institutional partners. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a mission-driven, well-capitalized organization.

The Role

The Director of Project Management will guide projects from planning through completion, ensuring safe, on-time, and on-budget execution. You’ll lead a team of Project Managers and collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Energy Optimization, and senior leadership to drive successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Develop project plans covering scope, schedule, resources, and budget.
• Drive execution and meet critical milestones across multiple projects.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
• Monitor performance, mitigate risks, and maintain project documentation.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Conduct performance reviews and support ongoing development.

Stakeholder & Financial Management

• Maintain strong relationships with contractors, clients, and regulators.
• Communicate project status and challenges to stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting.
• Identify efficiency and cost-saving opportunities.

Quality Assurance

• Implement quality control processes and conduct site visits.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Address and resolve quality issues promptly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or similar (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of project management experience , including 5+ years in a solar/renewables leadership role .
• Proven success managing large commercial or industrial solar projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with PM tools (MS Project, Primavera, etc.).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health & dental insurance (100% of standard plan premium paid)
• 401(k) participation
• Company-paid cell phone plan
• Free office lunch & gym membership
• Two monthly WFH days
• Equal opportunity employer